Greek and Roman Slavery

Name: Greek and Roman Slavery
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ISBN: 9780415029728

ISBN-10: 0415029724

ISBN-13: 9780415029728

Edition: 1980

Authors: Thomas Wiedemann

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Greek and Roman Slavery brings together fresh English translations of 243 texts and inscriptions on slavery from fifth and fourth century Greece and Rome. The material is arranged thematically, offering the reader a comprehensive review of the idea and practice of slavery in ancient civilization. In addition, a thorough bibliography for each chapter, as well as an extensive index, make this a valuable source for scholars and students.

Book details

List price: $49.95
Copyright year: 1980
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 3/15/1989
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 302
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.078



Preface


Abbreviations


Weights, Measures and Currency


Introductory Outline



'All Human Beings Are Either Free or Slave': the Slave as Property



Debt-Bondage and Serfdom



Manumission



Moral Inferiors



Status Symbol or Economic Investment?



Sources of Slaves



Domestic Slaves and Rural Slaves



Slaves Owned by the State



The Treatment of Slaves: Cruelty, Exploitation and Protection



Resistance



Rebellion



The True Freedom of the Spirit: Stoics and Christians


Select Bibliography


Index of Passages Cited


Index